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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1914
Page
2
On the evening of December 23 forces gained the fork of roads from Loos to Auteire and to Vermelies. They took possession northeast of Albert of part of Les Boisaelle village and an advance trench south of it, with northern movement from Rove to Lihu.
The report details continued grinding artillery duels and small advances from the Somme region through the Argonne and Meuse sectors. It notes Russian gains near Warsaw and Cracow, widespread winter fighting on multiple fronts, and limited battlefield changes in East Prussia and the Carpathians while describing harsh winter conditions and continued German offensives.
Berlin dispatch reports the crown prince addressing his troops at Christmas in France. He calls for divine blessing and peace for Germany, recalling Crown Prince Frederick William and gifting pipes as a symbol to soldiers and their forebears.
London prices for food rose 17 percent from August 1 to December 1, per the board of trade. Berlin showed a 16.4 percent rise over the same period, sugar and fats up about 65 percent, potatoes cheaper than in July.
Norwalk Conn December 26 Congressman elect Ebenezer J Hill faces a contest filed by his opponent Jeremiah Donovan alleging election law violations. The complaint cites overextension of expense limits Wheeler Hill’s agent and treasurer is accused of misreporting expenses and improper payments totaling 9678 dollars. Private corporations reportedly contributed to the campaign fund and funds were alleged to be improperly used. Hill, a longtime Ways and Means Republican, was defeated then won the seat by a substantial margin last month.
Dunkirk December 12. Jean Caujolle, a renowned French athlete decorated for bravery early in the war, lies in a field hospital with both legs amputated after shell shattering his bones. He requests return to the front as a typist. Catholie praised by English critics as Europe’s finest football back.
A Calcutta telegraph reports the death of Sidkang Tulka, who became maharaja of Sikkim after his father Bir Thotuba Mangyal. He spent two years at Oxford and toured widely, noted as the first ruler of his state to engage directly with western civilization. Oldest writings in the British Museum are Chinese in origin. Eugene Arceau of Madrid is 43, 6 feet 6 inches tall, 266 pounds, and still growing.
The Austro-Hungarian government shows no sign of early peace as war measures expand. Fortifications rise along eastern and northern rail lines, with nine defense lines north and east of Vienna. Budapest strengthens batteries and trenches while cholera camps and mobilization camps surge nationwide. Monitors larger than Bodrog class enter service. production at Manfred Waiss Budapest increases from 2.5 to 5 million rounds daily, rifles and artillery munitions expand.
Washington reports say Dr. Dumba, Austro-Hungarian ambassador, denies peace overture rumors. He states Austria-Hungary remains allied with Germany, would not seek separate peace, and that ceding Galicia or Bosnia would require defeat of the Dual Monarchy, an unlikely outcome given current battles.
Mete denied published reports that overtures for peace between Russia and Germany were under way. He called those claims absurd and without foundation in fact.
Harwich, December 25. The mayor issued a notice indicating a possible German assault on Harwich fortress. It states non combatants face no immediate anxiety but urges civilians to follow emergency committee and constable directions if belligerent operations occur. Visitors to Harwich must register.
Paris December 25 Dr Karl Liebknecht German socialist leader who voted against the war credit has been enrolled in the German army. The dispatch says the move follows his protest in the reichstag and aims to stop opposition. a treason trial was deemed too dangerous.
An odd fragment notes a judge's remark on a debutante and hints at social judgment as an interrogation point. The ad copy promotes BAZO OINTMENT claiming quick relief for itching, bleeding, or protruding piles with a 59 cent price and money-back guarantee.
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